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Prosthetics
Prosthetic technology from prosthetic limbs to internal technology such as Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD).
5 ways 3D printing will be used in bioengineering
3D-printing technology is being used in a variety of applications, ranging from food, to houses, to prosthetic…
Mechanical man-made materials could impact future prostheses
Patients who need to wear prosthetic devices encounter a series of issues while doing so. For example, the joint…
Cybathlon in Zürich tests bionic strength
At the Cybathlon, 74 athletes from 25 countries will be showing how robotic technology helps them in their daily…
Amputee gets a bionic finger that can actually feel
While the field of prostheses has come a long way since the simple wooden leg, scientists and researchers are still…
Engineers Create Plastic Skin That Can Send Sensory Information To Brain Cells
When skin comes in contact with an object, electrical signals are sent to brain cells delivering sensory…
DARPA Has Just Developed A Prosthetic Hand That Can Actually Feel
There have been many strides made in the prostheses field thanks to robotics technology and artificial intelligence